"Kentucky rifle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Kentucky rifles [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Kentucky rifle (plural Kentucky rifles)
  1. (US, historical) A distinctive type of flintlock (later percussion cap) rifle used on the American frontier from 1700 to the 1850s. Wikipedia link: Long rifle Tags: US, historical Categories (topical): Firearms Synonyms: Pennsylvania rifle, Tennessee rifle, long rifle

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